Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 165: The Guest at Home
Jiang Xueli heard footsteps and got out of bed, walking barefoot toward the bathroom.
Since she had spent the whole night in Lin Zhengran’s jacket, it had been crushed under her all night, and now it seemed like she wouldn’t be able to wear it today.
Inside the bathroom, Lin Zhengran pointed at the door.
The little fox, quick-witted as always, understood what he meant and hid behind the door.
A moment later, the bathroom door cracked open, and Lin Zhengran, still shirtless, stood there.
When Jiang Xueli saw him like this, her face turned slightly red as memories of the previous night rushed back. She stood in the doorway, while Lin Zhengran stood facing her.
They stared at each other for half a minute.
In unison, they spoke:
Lin Zhengran: “Come in.”
Jiang Xueli: “You go out.”
Jiang Xueli paused, then added, “Wait, how am I supposed to use the bathroom if you don’t leave?”
If Lin Zhengran left, Han Wenwen, who was hiding behind the door, would be exposed. The little fox was lucky she didn’t have a tail in real life;otherwise, her tail, along with her waist and hips, would have given her away.
Lin Zhengran shrugged and said, “You come in first, then I’ll go out.”
Jiang Xueli blinked, “What a strange way of doing things...” She mumbled, but still stepped inside.
Lin Zhengran gently turned her around by the shoulder, but when he noticed the mirror, he realized they might get caught, so he just embraced Jiang Xueli instead.
Suddenly being held in his arms in the morning flustered Jiang Xueli.
Her face buried in his chest, she stuttered, “Zheng... Zhengran! What are you doing, you big fool?!”
Lin Zhengran gently held her head, not allowing her to look up. “I’m not doing anything, just wanted to hold you for a bit.”
Behind the door, Han Wenwen watched the scene, her eyes wide, completely stunned.
Lin Zhengran then gave her a meaningful glance, signaling her to leave. What are you waiting for? Go now!
With a resentful sigh, Han Wenwen bit Lin Zhengran’s arm in a playful manner before silently slipping out of the bathroom and out of the room.
Lin Zhengran let out a breath of relief.
Jiang Xueli, her face still red from being held, slowly placed her hands on Lin Zhengran’s back.
“Didn’t we already hug all night? Why are you still hugging me? Really... I don’t understand you.”
Just as she was about to return his hug, Lin Zhengran suddenly loosened his grip.
“Alright, the hug’s over. You can use the bathroom now, I’ll step out.”
Jiang Xueli stood there in confusion, “...”
After a moment of stunned silence, her face turned completely red in embarrassment, and she grumbled, “Did you just wake up, you idiot?! Pighead! Stupid!”
She slammed the bathroom door shut.
Lin Zhengran simply shrugged and sat back down on the bed.
Half a minute later, Jiang Xueli came out of the bathroom. The door was knocked on immediately.
She was curious, “Who is it?”
Lin Zhengran, sitting on the bed, reminded her, “It should be Han Wenwen. I texted her to bring you some clothes this morning.”
From outside the door, Han Wenwen’s voice called out, “Xueli, Zhengran, it’s me!”
“Ah?”
Jiang Xueli looked down at her current outfit. She was still wearing Lin Zhengran’s shirt on top, and her lower body was barely covered by the jacket, making it look more like a dress. She was essentially in her underwear.
“You go open the door, Zhengran. I’ll hide in the bathroom for a bit! If I open the door like this, I’ll be too embarrassed.”
Lin Zhengran waved his hand. She had no choice but to hide back in the bathroom.
The two of them were a bit foolish, really.
So, Lin Zhengran stood up again and went to open the door. Han Wenwen was acting completely serious, holding up the clothes and grinning. “Zhengran, I’m here to deliver clothes for you and Xueli. Where’s Xueli?”
Lin Zhengran played along, pointing toward the bathroom, making sure Xueli could hear, “She’s in the bathroom.”
Han Wenwen’s eyes flickered with understanding. “I see.”
Once she knew Xueli couldn’t see, her eyes turned jealous again, and she grabbed Lin Zhengran’s hand to nibble on it. She didn’t apply much pressure, but still, she asked in a voice low enough only he could hear, “Zhengran Ge, you’re hugging her in front of me, huh?!”
Lin Zhengran responded softly, “If I didn’t hug her, do you think you’d be standing here, nibbling on my hand right now?”
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Han Wenwen huffed, “Still trying to defend yourself? It’s clearly just like a dog’s paw!”
The little fox puffed out her cheeks and then, acting all dramatic, said loudly, “Well, I’ll just leave the clothes here. I’ll go now. I won’t disturb you two anymore!”
She shot Lin Zhengran a glare, then asked in a low voice, “Am I really leaving?”
She slowly extended her arms. “Zhengran Ge, hug me again.”
Lin Zhengran smiled and, by the door, gave her a quick hug. The little fox waved him off before heading back to school.
She sighed as she walked away. The past half hour had been packed with jealousy, joy, and emotions—it was far more eventful than her entire day yesterday.
After Han Wenwen left, Lin Zhengran knocked on the bathroom door again, holding the clothes. “Han Wenwen’s gone. You can change now.”
Jiang Xueli opened the door, her face still flushed. She took the clothes from him and headed back into the bathroom, thinking to herself, Han Wenwen is definitely going to think I spent the night with Zhengran at the hotel... If she tells He Qing, who knows what will happen next...
An hour later, Lin Zhengran, dressed in just a shirt, and the well-dressed Jiang Xueli checked out of the hotel.
Afterward, Lin Zhengran had to go back to the dorm to grab a jacket, and Jiang Xueli had to return her wet clothes from last night to the dorm as well.
On the way back, seeing Lin Zhengran in just a shirt, Jiang Xueli, feeling a bit sorry for him, said, “Aren’t you cold, Zhengran? I know I used your jacket as a dress last night, but it should still be wearable. You’ll catch a cold wearing just a shirt, so wear it over your shoulders.”
Lin Zhengran wasn’t really bothered by the cold, and the jacket was more of an accessory. “I’m not cold.”
Jiang Xueli thought, This guy is so stubborn.
“As compensation, when the money from the New Star rankings comes through, I’ll buy you a new jacket!”
Lin Zhengran gave a noncommittal hum, not refusing, “Alright.”
As they walked, Jiang Xueli suddenly realized, “Wait, you’re the boss now. Doesn’t that mean the money’s coming from you? Is this really me buying you something?”
Lin Zhengran tapped her on the head, “Why overthink it? You’re mine, so it’s all the same.”
Jiang Xueli blushed and grumbled, “I’m not denying it, but you don’t have to say it so confidently.”
After a quick stop at the dorm to pack, Lin Zhengran and Jiang Xueli returned to Zhengshi Music.
The day seemed uneventful for a Sunday—Jiang Xueli recorded her MV, while Jiang Jingshi was busy with things related to the Jiang Group and didn’t make it.
So, Lin Zhengran spent the day outdoors watching Jiang Xueli film her scenes.
Before long, it was afternoon, and Lin Zhengran, bidding farewell to Wang Jie and Jiang Xueli, headed home.
Jiang Xueli waved at him from the street corner, “Zhengran, be careful on the way home! See you at school tonight!”
Lin Zhengran waved back as he got into the car.
“I know.”
Jiang Xueli stood at the corner, watching the car disappear, a faint blush on her cheeks. The twin ponytails danced in the wind, and the memories of last night felt like an unforgettable experience to her. Holding hands, hugging—it was all becoming so intimate now.
And what remained... were things even more intimate.
Soon after, Lin Zhengran arrived home in the small town. On the way, Lin Xiaoli called him to ask when he’d be coming back, saying he’d been too busy to see him lately.
Lin Zhengran honestly replied, “I’ve been busy. I’ll be home in five minutes. By the way, who’s the guest today that Mom insisted I meet?”
Lin Xiaoli laughed on the other end. “You’ll see when you get here. The person’s already sitting here chatting with us.”
Lin Zhengran didn’t know what game his mom was playing, but when he got home and opened the door, he saw his parents, some unfamiliar uncles and aunts, and Fang Meng sitting in the living room, drinking tea.
Fang Meng, with her side ponytail, wasn’t surprised to see Lin Zhengran
and waved at him, “Zhengran, you’re here?”
Lin Zhengran stood frozen in place, confused. “Fang Meng?”
